■U.S., Iran to meet in Pakistan for first face-to-face ceasefire talks tomorrow■
The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold their first in-person talks tomorrow aimed at securing a ceasefire.
President Trump voiced strong optimism about the outcomes, while Iranian officials warned they could walk away from any agreement if strikes on Lebanon do not stop.
■Tensions escalate in Pakistan; authorities maintain maximum alert■
As the talks approach, authorities have effectively sealed off parts of Islamabad, where the meetings will take place.
Foreign outlets report Pakistani security forces have deployed in force near hotels housing the delegations, maintaining the highest alert posture.
■Airstrikes persist; U.S. to host Israel–Lebanon talks next week■
Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia, continued.
The U.S. State Department said it will host negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in the United States next week.
■National Assembly to approve supplemental wartime budget tonight; 26.2 trillion won agreed■
South Korea’s National Assembly will convene tonight to approve a supplemental emergency budget to cover wartime expenses.
Ruling and opposition parties reached an agreement on a 26.2 trillion KRW supplemental budget (approximately 19.65 billion USD).
■Rep. Jeon Jae-su not indicted in Unification Church probe; statute of limitations cited■
Investigators said they suspect luxury watches were handed over, but that the statute of limitations has expired.
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